Senior Executive Finance

GAMUDA BERHAD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and development company located in Penang is seeking candidates for a financial accounting role. Responsibilities include maintaining full sets of accounts, handling banking transactions, and preparing financial reports. The applicant must possess a degree in accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft software and strong communication skills in English are required. This position offers opportunities to enhance operational processes and compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in financial accounting required.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full set accounts and prepare monthly management reports.
• Handle banking transactions and reconcile bank balances.
• Assist in daily operations of ERP system transactions processing.

Skills

Good working knowledge of statutory acts related to financial accounting

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Recognised Professional Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd (SIDSB) is a joint venture consisting of Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC) and SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd (SRS). SIDSB’s role as project developer (PD) includes hiring and maintaining a skilled project team to fulfill the obligations of the Project reclamation and development of Island A.

Job Summary

• Maintain full set accounts and other financial accounting matters, inclusive of preparation of monthly management reports.
• Monitor and review general and preliminary expenses to optimize resources and ensure control adherence.
• Assist Assistant Manager/Manager in the operations of the Sales Administration and Credit Control functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial / Management Accounting

• Operate daily matters of the accounts department.
• Prepare, check, and document accounting and financial documents for internal reference or Management verification and approval.
• Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external reference and circulation, ensuring timely and accurate completion (e.g., month‑end closing, consolidation reporting).
• Assist in daily operations of ERP system transactions processing, documentation verification, and clearing of accounts, esp. payables.
• Prepare, check, and monitor all issued payments in compliance with internal control procedures and accounting policy.

Operations / Banking / General Ledger / Taxation / Statutory Reporting

• Handle banking transactions, reconcile bank balances, reimbursements and related matters.
• Monitor bank balance, cash‑flow position and fund placement.
• Petty cash handling, data entry and record maintenance.
• Handle inter‑company transactions, verification and reconciliation of accounts.
• Monitor and prepare reconciliation for all balance sheet items and control accounts.
• Maintain general ledger and fixed asset register.
• Liaise with Head Office, financial institutions, auditors, and tax agent on accounting and financial matters.

Sales Administration and Credit Controls

• Assist the Assistant Manager in Sales Administration operations including monitoring the progress of billings and collections, loan documentation from receipt of the stamped Sale & Purchase Agreement until delivery of vacant possession or issuance of separate title documents whichever is later.
• Verify with Credit Administration staff on collections of all receivables (progress billings, interest and other outgoing payments).
• Prepare, check, and monitor documentation to ensure relevancy and traceability.
• Assist preparation of the Management report on time and ensure its accuracy.
• Identify areas for improvement for prompt billings and collections.
• Analyze and recommend enhancements to documentation processes.
• Monitor and verify daily operation processes to ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Understand software usage, identify shortcomings, and suggest improvements to enhance the system.

Other Duties

• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the management.
• Comply with all matters pertaining to Quality, Safety & Health and Environment as required by the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Recognised Professional Accounting.

Skills & Abilities

• Good working knowledge of statutory acts related to financial accounting (Accounting Standards) and financial instruments and taxation regulation.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, confident, initiatory, with good communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competent in spoken & written English.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 years and above.